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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Rhiw Saeson Caerau

Wales
Cadw SAM GM065
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM065. The site represents Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture, characteristic of the hillforts that dominated the Welsh landscape during the late prehistoric period. The monument's physical form comprises earthwork defences typical of such strongholds, which served both protective and settlement functions for Iron Age communities. These hillforts were strategically positioned to command their surrounding terrain and served as centres of local power and economic activity during the first millennium before the Roman conquest of Britain.

Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhiw Saeson Caerau?

Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM065. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM065.

What period does Rhiw Saeson Caerau date from?

Rhiw Saeson Caerau dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Rhiw Saeson Caerau?

Rhiw Saeson Caerau is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhiw Saeson Caerau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Gaer (8.4 km), Cottrell Ringwork (8.6 km), Cottrell Castle Mound (8.8 km).

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